Senior Facility Manager

Job Description

At Knight Frank, we work responsibly in partnership to enhance people’s lives and environments. Founded in 1896 and headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world’s leading independent real estate consultancies. After 128 years, we are now located in over 50 Territories, 740+ Offices, 27,000+ People, with 1 Global Network.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Facility Manager 

Job Requisition ID: JR100122
Location: Akuro House, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Scope

• Oversee assigned Knight Frank facilities operations, manage facilities budgets, direct routine maintenance, manage risk, manage contractors, oversee security and cleaning vendors and conduct site inspections.

Responsibilities

• Performs audit of facilities in all managed properties to identify gaps, make recommendations to close gaps and implement an action plan
• Conduct regular risk assessment of all facilities and eradicate all identified risks
• Develop and implement a facility management procedural manual and maintenance schedule for assigned properties
• Conduct proactive preventive checks on all facilities in order to avoid downtime
• Works with the tenders committee to review and advise on quotes sent in by Contractors. Conduct regular market surveys to keep abreast of the cost of technical equipment and parts
• Manage all vendors and contractors to ensure they deliver on repairs, renovations and maintenance contracts within the timeline
• Oversees and conducts regular training for all Facility management staff
• Prepares, manages and defends the Service charge budget of all properties.
• Work with the Facility managers and the Finance team to prepare the service charge account. Reviews and approves the service charge account and presents it to clients and occupiers
• Reviews and approves all properties’ service charge apportionment
• Ensures that all facilities meet government regulations and environmental, health and security standards. Liases with all regulatory bodies
• Project management of all construction, renovations and refurbishment activities on properties
• Oversees the security and cleaning activities of all properties to ensure safety and cleanliness
• Prepares and submits relevant reports on all Facilities to Knight Frank, Clients and occupiers.

Person Specification

• First degree in Electrical Engineering
• Master’s degree in Project Management, Facility Management or Engineering
• Membership of COREN is an added advantage
• 12-15 years of core Facility Management experience
• Strong experience in managing multi-tenanted commercial properties.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online